On the first day of Métis Week 2007, the County of Stettler signed an agreement to transfer the ownership of the Content Bridge Park Campground to the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA).

The Campground, situated on the banks of the Red Deer River, was once home to the Tail Creek Métis Settlement, the largest community west of Winnipeg. Region 3 of the MNA has managed the site for the last two summer seasons, and plans to continue improving and developing the site, adding a Métis cultural interpretive component to share the history and culture of the Métis people with fellow Albertans and tourists from across Canada and the world.

“This is the first time we have had something like this to kick off Métis week,” Audrey Poitras, President of the MNA said. “The Métis have a strong and proud history all over Alberta and this is a wonderful opportunity to develop such a rich, historic parcel of land into a cultural destination.”

The County of Stettler approached the Region to manage the Content Bridge Campground after The Stettler Métis local successfully rejuvenated and managed the nearby Buffalo Lake Campground.

“I would like to thank the County of Stettler for working so diligently with us and recognizing our commitment to enriching the area,” Marlene Lanz, the President of Region 3 said. “While this transfer will greatly benefit the Métis Nation, it will also provide benefit to the County, through increased tourism and recognition.”

The Content Bridge Campground is near the Tail Creek Cemetery and Boss Hill, a former Métis wintering village, both of which are protected by provincial legislation as Métis Historic Sites. Region 3 also has a partnership with Parks Canada to deliver a Métis Interpretive Project at Rocky Mountain House National Historic Park.